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 The 2018-19 Illinois State Scholars rank in
approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 737
high schools across the state. Honorees are chosen based on a
combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester
class rank.
“On behalf of ISAC, I congratulate all of this year’s State Scholars
for their exceptional work and wish them much success in their
future endeavors,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director.
“Thank you also to the teachers, parents, coaches and other mentors
who support our students, inspire them, and help them navigate a
path to college. You make a tremendous difference not only in our
students’ lives, but in improving economic prosperity and building a
bright future for our state.”
While the State Scholar recognition does not include a monetary
award, honorees will receive a congratulatory letter from ISAC and
personalized Certificates of Achievement. This year, State Scholars
can also receive a digital Illinois State Scholar badge, which can
be displayed on their online profiles and social media accounts, and
shared with high school counselors, prospective colleges, employers,
family members and others. Current State Scholars are also listed on
the ISAC website.
All students, including State Scholars, who plan to be enrolled in
college next fall are urged to complete their 2018-19 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible in
order to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid.
ISAC offers free financial aid and college access events to assist
students and families with the college-going process. Students can
also visit the ISAC Student Portal for college planning, financial
aid and financial literacy information and free tools, as well as
information on how to contact the ISACorps, a group of recent
college graduates who act as near-peer mentors, for one-on-one
assistance and mentoring. Students can also get answers to their
college-going and financial aid questions sent directly to their
phones by signing up for ISAC College Q&A, ISAC’s free text
messaging service. Visit the ISAC Student Portal for more
information at
www.isac.org/studentportal.
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Logan Count list of Illinois State Scholars:
Lincoln High School
Alexander, Kylee
Birnbaum, Samuel
Cannon, Titus
Cooley, Tabitha
Crowell, Abagail
Funk, Julianne
Gowin, Grace
Hay, Bryan
Hoffert, Autumn
Hunsley, Katie
Huynh, Jennifer
Keller, Ethan
Lessen, Ruth
McCraith, Carter
Messner, Emily
Nguyen, Eric
Oliver, Amber
Pellinghelli-Drake, Jaden
Ritterbush, Emma
Roate, Alice
Singley, Joel
Taylor, Alexandria
Vinson, Joshua
Wahab, Sana
Woods, Justin
Mount Pulaski High School
Beccue, Corey
Doerr, Faith
Ford, Nathan
Letterle, Olivia
Sanchez, Jordan
Taylor, Peyton
About ISAC
The mission of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is to help make
college accessible and affordable for students throughout Illinois. ISAC
provides comprehensive, objective, and timely information on education and
financial aid for students and their families—giving them access to the tools
they need to make the educational choices that are right for them. Then, through
the state scholarship and grant programs ISAC administers, ISAC can help
students make those choices a reality.
www.isac.org
[Lynne Baker,ISAC] |
